Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GMRS7015RC Audiovox
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128-7961 1 of 28 General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Model : GMRS7015RC Customer Service 1-800-290-6650 Released: 3-9-07 Owner ’s Manual.
128-7961 2 of 28 2 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH P AR T 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERA- TION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: 1. THIS DEVICE MA Y NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2. THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THA T MA Y CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERA TION.
128-7961 3 of 28 CAUTION SAFETY INFORMA TION Y our wireless hand-held port able transceiver contains a low power transmitter . When the PTT button is pushed (or the VOX mode is enabled) it sends out radio frequency (RF) signals. The device is authorized to operate at a duty factor not to exceed 50%.
128-7961 4 of 28 W ARNINGS: Battery Care Never attempt to charge alkaline or dry cell batteries, as batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage to the product. If rechargeable batteries are used, such as Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH), use only the supplied Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries.
128-7961 5 of 28 5 1. Battery Door 2. Monitor/Backlight Button 3. Detachable Carry Clip 4. Push-T o-T alk (PTT) Button 5. Antenna 6. External S peaker(SPK)/Micro- phone (MIC)/Charge (CHG) Jack 7. Built-in Speaker 8. Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Model GMRS7015RC (FCC License Required) 9.
128-7961 6 of 28 6 Model GMRS7015RC DISPLA Y 1. Beep T one Indicator: Icon appears when beep button confirmation tone is selected; icon disappears when tone is off. 2. Key Lock Indicator: Icon appears when the keypad is locked. This function disables keys such as channel up/down, SCAN and MODE.
128-7961 7 of 28 7 13. Small Segment Display: Displays the CTCSS tone option for each main channel from 01 - 38 . 12. Dual Watch Mode Indicator: Indicator appears when dual watch mode is active. 14. Scanner Mode Indicator: Icon will appear steady when in the scanner mode.
128-7961 8 of 28 8 Batteries There are three methods of powering the GMRS7015RC: 1. Alkaline Batteries. W ARNING: Do not attempt to recharge Alkaline batteries. 2. Audiovox Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries - (Rechargeable Ni-MH batteries and Charging Adapter included).
128-7961 9 of 28 9 The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the GMRS7015RC: 1. Do not mix old and new batteries. 2. The use of alkaline-type batteries is recommended to provide the longest operating time.
128-7961 10 of 28 Controls: LED Flashlight Button (16) Press this button on the right side of the Transceiver to light the white LED (15) on top of the unit, thereby activating the built-in flashlight function. Power On-Off/SCAN Button (13) Press and hold the power on/off button ( ) for 2 seconds.
128-7961 11 of 28 11 volume. The display will indicate the current volume level between 0 and 7 by the small number in the icon ( U o L 5 ). Monitor/Keylock Button (2) This button is used to check activity on the current frequency before transmitting.
128-7961 12 of 28 12 Down Channel/V olume Button (1 1) In the standby mode, pressing this button will decrease the listening volume. When in function edit mode this button will be used to adjust the unit’s settings. Mode/SCANNER Button (12) This button is used to select the various feature settings in the GMRS/FRS or scanner modes.
128-7961 13 of 28 13 - Communication can only be accomplished when the channel and CTCSS tone frequency of at least two parties are the same. - The CTCSS small segment display will appear next to the main frequency channel on the display if the CTCSS tone frequency function is enabled.
128-7961 14 of 28 14 unwanted transmissions without the same coded squelch tone). There are 38 CTCSS sub-channels for each main channel. A different subcode m ay b e se le ct e d for each of the 22 channels.
128-7961 15 of 28 15 VOX Sensitivity Level Selection This selection enables you to set the sensitivity level to compensate for ambient noise in your immediate area. A VOX sensitivity of 3 is the most sensitive, and should be used in a relatively quiet surrounding.
128-7961 16 of 28 16 the PTT button momentarily to confirm selection of the dual watch channel. The display will now alternate between the primary channel and the dual watch channel just selected. NOTE: Pressing the PTT button during dual watch mode will trans- mit on the primary channel and suspend dual watch opera- tion for 5 seconds.
128-7961 17 of 28 17 Call Ringer Selection Mode The transceiver provides 5 user-selectable call ringer melodies to alert you to an incoming call. T o select your favorite call ringer melody: - From GMRS/FRS standby mode, press the MODE Button 8 times (7 times for FRS).
128-7961 18 of 28 18 Auto Key Lock Selection Mode This feature prevents accidental channel change to the preferred settings of the unit. The Auto Key Lock function temporarily disables the MODE, Up/ Down and SCAN Buttons.
128-7961 19 of 28 Press and hold the MODE/SCANNER button for 2 seconds; the scanner icon ( ) will appear , together with a frequency . (All channels are set to 450MHz at initial frequency .) Channel Selection Momentarily press the MODE/SCANNER button (12) once; the memory channel number flashes.
128-7961 20 of 28 20 - If a stored memory channel is inactive for listening purposes, wait 5 seconds to see if it clears; and then proceed to the next available channel signal using the auto scan feature. NOTE: When the Scan ( S ) button is pressed during auto scan or manual scan mode, the unit returns to the home channel.
128-7961 21 of 28 21 NOTES FOR GOOD COMMUNICA TION 1 . The GMRS7015RC 22 channels are shared on a ‘take turns’ basis. This means other groups may be talking on any of the channels. A common code of ethics/courtesy is to switch to another vacant channel and not to attempt to talk over someone who is already using the channel you first selected.
128-7961 22 of 28 • Turn your transceiver off on board aircraft when requested to do so. • Do not place your radio in front of a vehicle’s air-bag. If the air-bag deploys, it could propel the transceiver like a projectile causing bodily injury .
128-7961 23 of 28 General Frequency Range: Channels 1-7 (Shared with FRS Radios) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 8-14 (FRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channels 15-22 (GMRS only) Refer to frequency chart on next page Channel S pacing 12.
128-7961 24 of 28 24 E P Y T / L E N N A H C) z H M ( Q E R FE P Y T / L E N N A H C) z H M ( Q E R F S R F / S R M G 15 2 6 5 . 2 6 4S R F 2 15 2 6 6 . 7 6 4 S R F / S R M G 25 7 8 5 . 2 6 4S R F 3 15 7 8 6 . 7 6 4 S R F / S R M G 35 2 1 6 . 2 6 4S R F 4 15 2 1 7 .
128-7961 25 of 28 25 WHEN USING RADIOS PRODUCED BY OTHER MANUF ACTURERS, COMP ARE CHANNEL FREQUENCIES FOR COMP A TIBILITY . NOTE CHANNEL CROSS REFERENCE FOR 15 CHANNEL GMRS/FRS RADIO TO 22 CHANNEL GMR.
128-7961 26 of 28 26 * oFF = No T one Continuous T one Coded Squelch System T one Frequencies (in Hz) CTCSS Freq. Hz CTCSS Freq. Hz 1 67.0 2 0 131.8 2 71.9 2 1 136.5 3 74.4 2 2 141.3 4 77.0 2 3 146.2 5 79.7 2 4 151.4 6 82.5 2 5 156.7 7 85.4 2 6 162.2 8 88.
128-7961 27 of 28 27 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX CORPORATION, 150 MARCUS BLVD., HAUPPAUGE, NEW YORK 11788 1-800-290-6650 128-5385C Applies to Audiovox Family Radio and General Mobile Service Products.
128-7961 28 of 28 © 2007 Audiovox Electronics Corp., Hauppauge, NY 1 1788 Printed in China 128-7961.
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